Road tests

Famous name returns on fastest Impreza ever to hit the UK

Hyundai has the budget supermini segment all wrapped up, but can it secure success in the competitive saloon market?

All-new Japanese supermini gets more efficient engines and a fresh look

The latest evolution of Toyota's enduringly popular Prius is set to offer unrivalled efficiency, and put Toyota back at the forefront of low-emissions…

All-new version of green supermini promises to deliver ultimate efficiency with minimal sacrifices to performance.

New fuel-sipping 74mpg hatch undercuts its green rivals on price, but what is it like to drive?

Does the mid-spec version Honda's sporty hybrid coupé add up?

New premium supermini hits road – first we drive diesel and then we test petrol model against its biggest rival.

Does an open top and auto-box blunt the 500 Abarth's hot-hatch appeal? We drove one at Fiat's Italian testing centre to find out.

We take to the wheel of the first showroom-ready version of battery-powered hatch from Nissan

Latest all-electric city car hits the road - and this time it's available to be leased to the public.

We take a first UK drive in Porsche's new and improved best-selling SUV, to see how much has changed.

Auto Express is first behind the wheel of the hotly anticipated Audi A1.

We take a first drive of the new BMW 5-series Touring to find out how it stacks up to its German rivals.

We hit the road to see if storming gullwing coupé can soar into the supercar elite

Nip and tuck brings 4x4 bang up to date

Revamped budget hatch makes more sense than ever

Does nip and tuck under skin transform Vauxhall's family car?

Can eco tweaks help supermini to stand out?

Electric model is up and running – and we take wheel of greenest Golf ever

Fully electric four-door saloon promises practicality and zero emissions, but does it deliver?

Greenest Clio ever aims to blend efficiency, style and good on-road manners. We took to the road to see how it fares

It has looks, pace and practicality, but is hot exec ‘hatch’ worth premium over S4 Avant?

It starts at only £12,795, but what’s it like on road?

VW MPV, complete with eco tweaks, makes strong case for itself

Special-edition flagship gets mean and moody. And the good news is it’s as exciting to drive as it is to look at

Hi-tech hybrid limo is given a makeover

Newly named flagship aims to show it can live up to the legend of past XJRs

Windscreen adds extra appeal to track star

Baby off-roader gets an all-new design to help stave off fresh competition. We drove a prototype model to see how it fares.

Saab fans rejoice... This is the best car the firm has ever built.

Is limited edition an ST by another name – or just a case of all kit and no clout?

Revolutionary Limo Green is a hybrid big cat promising planet-friendly luxury motoring

Warm hatch is a decent, but pricey, package

New coupé-cabrio aims to be open champ